If I understand you correctly, you want one source to feed hp and speakers. I get around this by having a hp amp that also has pre amp outs (to power amp or powered speakers). This has been invaluable for me, so I specifically look for this feature on my hp amps.

First let me say that I am not a 701 fan, so you and I probably have different sonic tastes. I have heard various relatively expensive recables of the 701 and had never heard one I liked. Then I heard a DIY recable with Mogami 2534 (very inexpensive) and for the first time liked the 701. If you...

I bought the Senn 580 in approx. 1994. I still have them, now modded with 600 grills and balanced cable. I still listen to them on occasion. But I've moved on to balanced Edition 9s as my primary hp.

Quote: Originally Posted by Omnivore Hi folks! Another newbie asking for your advice I've read a lot of good things about the HD580 and I'm thinking of buying one and the Rega Ear amp (I read about their good compatibility). But the 580 seems to have more than one edition and they...

PA Audio Digital Link III has recently come down from $1K to currently $695. It has Coax, Optical, and USB inputs and balanced or SE outputs, and the outputs are discrete. This is very sweet sounding in my system, and at heart I am an analog guy.

Some of what's in this thread I've known, and a lot that I haven't known. On both accounts this thread is very useful to clarify and educate. I also appreciate that this thread has been kept on track towards the intent of the OP. Thanks for the great work from Fallen Angel and the others...

I don't want to rain on your parade, but are you sure you want to spend that kind of money on SACD? I like SACDs as I find them much better that regular CDs in the system I've had, so I've got nothing against them. But it seems that Sony is pulling or has already pulled the plug on SACDs. If you...

Here comes a curve--- If you're going to go balanced (I'm a person when it comes to balanced so you will get no objectivity from me on this issue) I think that the RudiStor NX-33 has much higher sound quality that the Headroom. It is just that fewer people have heard then as they slightly rare...

Quote: Originally Posted by Quaddy 16 month anniversary to the day anyone know what the longest someone has waited, wasnt it 19 months or thereabouts? The longest wait times I've seen listed were for my SuperMicro IV as well as another guys amp (I don't know which model). We...

UltraPaul, Is there an Edition 9 successor in the works? If so can you say anything about what/when/ or where? Inquiring minds and wallets want to know.

Quote: Originally Posted by Chri5peed Lol, you'd think 650s were an unheard-of rarity instead of everyone and their dog having them. I say give the guy a break. I've never seen the 650 stripped down to that extend. It took a brave man to do that with his new baby.

Quote: Originally Posted by Nubster So how do they sound compared to new phones? I mean I would assume the materials used to make them and maybe even the technology used in them are different 30, 20, even 10 years ago? I have a Senn 580 from about 1994 that is still going strong...

I haven't been around the forum much this year so perhaps things have changed recently. But the Rudistor amps are very good pairings with the Edition 9s. I've had the NX-33 and now the RPX-100. Both have been great with the Edition 9s. (I am a "balanced amp" guy). The RPX-33 is reportedly an...

I just gave the SuperMicro a fresh listen to see how the burn in is doing after another 30 hours (at about 70 right now). All vestiges of harshness or edge are gone, and the soundstage and esp. the highs have opened up more. I can't really say that the sound is sweet, like I experience the Pico...

Quote: Originally Posted by jamato8 I don't think it is too long, a couple of hundred hours. Some feel there isn't any burn-in for anything but I don't agree as there is the forming of the cap and on and on. At least 100 hours. I heard changes on the RSA Predator after 1000 hours and...

Quote: Originally Posted by jamato8 The Micro takes time, like all of them, to smooth out. You haven't totally heard the Micro yet. It will also open up more. I also prefer the eneloop battery for its lower internal resistance and better current delivery. Xin also recommends the...

Quote: Originally Posted by immtbiker If you are happy, then we are happy. At least, vicariously. Now if I could only get the Pico sound in the SuperMicro form factor, I'd be insanely happy. Ah, it never ends does it? On second thought, I'll stick with very, very happy and be...

Quote: Originally Posted by zackhugh Received my Reference on 11/28, packaged in the trademark plastic bag and purple napkin. Pretty quick to receive it factoring in the holiday the previous day. FWIW, right out of the box to me the highs were a bit harsh, almost distorted, but...

After listening to the SuperMicro IV right out of the box (excuse me I mean right out of the purple bar napkin ) I left it running with the iPod for about the past 35-40 hours. I came back tonight and gave it a listen. Very nice changes have occurred as all the brightness and harshness is gone...

Quote: Originally Posted by nauxolo Sorry for being a newcomer, but what is the significance of Xin amps that deem worthiness of wait times longer than half a year? In the past before Xin's mysterious absence of somewhere between 12-16 months (which is what led to the insane...

Quote: Originally Posted by mrarroyo Could it be to be placed around the AAA battery? I remember some users complained of the battery moving a bit. The band seems too large for the battery. It does have an elastic quality, although it does not seem as resilient or the same...

Thanks guys. I've got it burning in now after actively listening for several hours. I have sensed that the slightly bright, slightly harsh edge on the high end might be something that could change with burn in [on 11/29 after letting the Xin run for about 40 hrs the bright/harsh is no longer...

I received my SuperMicro IV today (original order date 5/7/2007). It was received in a plain while box, inside what appeared to be a purple bar napkin was a plastic bag with an incredibly tiny amp inside. Very mad scientistish--I love it. Inside the amp in the place where the battery goes was...

Quote: Originally Posted by sfflyfish 18 months and 17 days later I get the storied notice saying: "A package was shipped to you on 11/21/2008 via U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail, Flat Rate Env to the following address:" My Tomahawk is now very nervous My friend, it...

Quote: Originally Posted by myinitialsaredac I havent heard any customs, but I do love my 530s. You can however get custom molds made for you 530s such as - customs. I've seen others offering these also, so thats always an option. Dave As a heads up, the custom molds from...